Yesterday was my dad's birthday. It has been nearly two years since he died. A few weeks go, I decided that I needed to get over this grief and I put his photos away, but yesterday I remembered how he had worked until late at night at two jobs so his family can make ends meet and the sadness was overwhelming. Just as painful as when he died. How long before this gets any easier? No one will tell me. I'm also grieving for my daughter who has emigrated and I can't cope with the grief any more.
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I am so very sorry for your loss! May the Lord comfort your heart as He promised to in His Word!
I have lost my beloved Dad 3 months ago. Its tough, I know.
I have lost my beloved Dad 3 months ago. Its tough, I know.
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Thanks dear. My He comfort and strengthen you. Death sure is a hard thing, thank the Lord that He has overcome it.
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Each person grieves in their own time and ways. There isn't a set time to get over it... there will always be that place in your heart. Time does help, but how much time? That varies by person.
Some people find that honoring their loved one with a ritual or ceremony of sorts can be comforting and healing. Such as writing them a letter on a holiday in honor of all they did, and in love for them.
Some people find that honoring their loved one with a ritual or ceremony of sorts can be comforting and healing. Such as writing them a letter on a holiday in honor of all they did, and in love for them.
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Thank you Kristen, I think that is something I need to do. Instead of just being washed away by my emotions.
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We don't 'get over' a loved one's death. Time eases the pain, but never can eliminate it totally. Our precious memories remain. Death is an intrusion that came with the Fall. That's why it hurts so much. It was never meant to be like it is for us.
Our hope encourages us - death is not forever. There is reunion in eternity. There is the fulfilment of all that person was with the Lord now. We know that comfort along with our grief.
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Our hope encourages us - death is not forever. There is reunion in eternity. There is the fulfilment of all that person was with the Lord now. We know that comfort along with our grief.
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